Market Insights

BY SOME accounts, the property-casualty insurance industry has just closed the books on one of its most successful years in the last 50. Record profits, fueled by a generally quiet hurricane season and overall national economic growth, have enabled

When it comes regulatory infighting between the insurance community and policymakers, the general rule is that when in doubt, declare victory. For once, however, the industry seems justified in

Yes, insurers have been painted as slow adopters of new technologies, and yes, in many companies, the reputation is well earned. But accepting this picture at face value is like seeing the world in

Insurance is all about looking ahead and "betting" on the future. Lately, that has been a rather dicey situation. Who would have thought that after running out of hurricane names in the 2005 - 2006

While claims adjusters quietly are going about their business, insurers are using predictive modeling schemes and rules-based technology behind the scenes to search for red flags that warn carriers wh

As I write this, the House and Senate are nearing the completion of a legislative special session, which supposedly contains the best solutions lawmakers can come up with to alleviate the problems